Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Download or read book Fragility Fracture Nursing written by Karen Hertz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-15 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with or at risk of fragility fracture. It considers this from the perspectives of all of the settings in which this group of patients receive nursing care. Globally, a fragility fracture is estimated to occur every 3 seconds. This amounts to 25 000 fractures per day or 9 million per year. The financial costs are reported to be: 32 billion EUR per year in Europe and 20 billon USD in the United States. As the population of China ages, the cost of hip fracture care there is likely to reach 1.25 billion USD by 2020 and 265 billion by 2050 (International Osteoporosis Foundation 2016). Consequently, the need for nursing for patients with fragility fracture across the world is immense. Fragility fracture is one of the foremost challenges for health care providers, and the impact of each one of those expected 9 million hip fractures is significant pain, disability, reduced quality of life, loss of independence and decreased life expectancy. There is a need for coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention based on the increasing evidence that such models make a difference. There is also a need to promote and facilitate high quality, evidence-based effective care to those who suffer a fragility fracture with a focus on the best outcomes for recovery, rehabilitation and secondary prevention of further fracture. The care community has to understand better the experience of fragility fracture from the perspective of the patient so that direct improvements in care can be based on the perspectives of the users. This book supports these needs by providing a comprehensive approach to nursing practice in fragility fracture care.

Download or read book Pressure Ulcer Research written by Dan L. Bader and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-14 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents both current and future aspects of diagnosis and treatment. Presents evidence-based knowledge of pressure ulcer aetiology. Contains over 90 illustrations. Explores the possiblities of tissue repair using new tissue engineering strategies.

Download or read book Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers written by National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Clinical Practice Guideline presents recommendations and summarizes the supporting evidence for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. The first edition was developed as a four year collaboration between the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) and the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP). In this second edition of the guideline, the Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance (PPPIA) has joined the NPUAP and EPUAP. This edition of the guideline has been developed over a two year period to provide an updated review of the research literature, extend the scope of the guideline and produce recommendations that reflect the most recent evidence. It provides a detailed analysis and discussion of available research, critical evaluation of the assumptions and knowledge in the field, recommendations for clinical practice, a description of the methodology used to develop the guideline and acknowledgements of the 113 experts formally involved in the development process.

Download or read book Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers injuries written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pressure Ulcers written by JoAnn Maklebust and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidance and insights on managing the single most expensive nursing diagnosis.

Download or read book The Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers written by Moya Morison and published by Mosby Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written and edited by a team of experts, this remarkable book offers a unique holistic, client-centered approach and discussion of the very latest trends and issues in pressure ulcers, as well as the general principles of assessment and treatment. It also provides a wealth of user-friendly learning tools, including learning objectives, self-assessment questions, learning activities, key points, and summaries of vital information for each chapter. Need-to-know information is broken down into easy-to-understand tables. THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF PRESSURE ULCERS features full-color artwork throughout and the two-column format aids in learning.

Download or read book Treatment of Skin Disease written by Mark Lebwohl and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Treatment of Skin Disease is your definitive source for managing the complete range of dermatologic conditions you're likely to encounter in practice. This medical reference book boasts an intuitive and easy to use format that covers the full spectrum of options, equipping you with not only standard treatment strategies, but second- and third-line therapies for instances when other alternatives fail"--Publisher's website

Download or read book Pressure Ulcers in the Aging Population written by David R. Thomas, MD and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical practitioners receive little, if any, formal training in the prevention, assessment and management of pressure ulcers and other chronic wounds. Pressure Ulcers in the Aging Population: A Guide for Clinicians is a resource primarily aimed at physicians interested in the fundamentals of wound care. This book is written for geriatricians, internists, general practitioners, residents and fellows who treat older patients and unlike other texts on the market addresses the specific issues of wound prevention and managment in older individuals. Pressure Ulcers in the Aging Population: A Guide for Clinicians emphasizes prevention, proper documentation and the team care process which are often overlooked in standard texts. Chapters are written by experts in their fields and include such evolving topics as deep tissue injury and the newer support surface technologies.

Download or read book Therapeutic Dressings and Wound Healing Applications written by Joshua Boateng and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest research on techniques for effective healing of chronic and difficult to heal wounds The healing of chronic wounds is a global medical concern, specifically for patients suffering from obesity and type II diabetes. Therapeutic Dressing and Wound Healing Applications is an essential text for research labs, industry professionals, and general clinical practitioners that want to make the shift towards advanced therapeutic dressing and groundbreaking wound application for better healing. This book takes a clinical and scientific approach to wound healing, and includes recent case studies to highlight key points and areas of improvement. It is divided into two key sections that include insight into the biochemical basis of wounds, as well as techniques and recent advancements. Chapters include information on: ● Debridement and disinfection properties of wound dressing ● Biofilms, silver nanoparticles, and honey dressings ● Clinical perspectives for treating diabetic wounds ● Treating mixed infections ● Wound healing and tissue regeneration treatments ● Gene based therapy, 3D bioprinting and freeze-dried wafers Anyone looking to update and improve the treatment of chronic wounds for patients will find the latest pertinent information in Therapeutic Dressing and Wound Healing Applications.

Download or read book Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Pressure Ulcers written by Salah Rubayi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-03-28 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This abundantly illustrated guide, based on work at the renowned Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, describes and depicts operative techniques for the treatment of the devastating wounds caused by pressure ulcers. Comprehensive information is provided on the surgical anatomy and the variety of wounds that may be encountered. In addition, interventions in patients with complicated ulcers are discussed. Pressure ulcer is a topic of growing importance in the fields of plastic surgery, surgical education, and physical therapy – and also has important psychosocial, medicolegal, and cost management implications. Readers will find Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Pressure Ulcer to be an ideal aid to appropriate selection of flap surgery in the individual patient. It will help in the achievement of satisfactory outcomes and will especially assist surgeons who lack the requisite specialized training and experience.

Download or read book The Doctor s Guide to Pressure Ulcers written by Kenneth Wright and published by Mediscript Communications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2017-03-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE CONTENT Pressure ulcers have been given many names - bedsores, skin ulcers, wounds, decubitus ulcers - but they all mean essentially the same thing. The important thing to understand is that the information in this book can help all these conditions. WHO SHOULD BE READING THIS BOOK? You are a health care worker, care provider or support staff, and you want a comprehensive, easy to understand reference guide on all the issues. You are a health care professional and you want to help your patients understand and prevent pressure ulcers, or help in the healing process of existing pressure ulcers. Someone in your family has a pressure ulcer problem and you want to help You are at risk of developing a pressure ulcer and you want to prevent it from happening. BENEFITS OF READING THIS BOOK You will understand why a person can be at risk of developing pressure ulcers. You can actually prevent a pressure ulcer from occurring. You can avoid costly treatments by taking preventive action when the first signs of a pressure ulcer become evident. You can speed the healing process of the pressure ulcer. This book is for the health-worker, caregiver or patient, providing understanding as a catalyst to achieve treatment compliance. It is a practical guide to all the key preventive measures in line with the recent AHCPR guidelines. These guidelines are regarded as the benchmark for optimum prevention and treatment of pressure sores. There are a lot of interactive sections for personalizing treatment regimens, skin care records, prevention checklists and turning schedules. -- The "Dr. Guide" books brand now encompasses over 50 titles in fields such as allergy, asthma, COPD, diabetes, lifestyle, natural product usage, orthopedics and wound care. ABOUT THE DR. GUIDE BOOK SERIES The success of the Dr. Guide books is attributed to their: - reader-friendly style - comprehensive information - snappy content and themes of prevention - focus on empowering the patient through self-care - interactive self-assessments and quizzes - well-explained treatment options. -- ABOUT MEDISCRIPT Mediscript Communications was founded in 1996 by a management team of marketing executives, writers, nurse educators, psychologists and distribution companies to provide a unique and effective style of publications, empowering readers and patients, through interaction, personalization and subsequent relevance. For more information, visit www.mediscript.net Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/mediscriptcommunications/

Download or read book Neurorehabilitation Therapy and Therapeutics written by Krishnan Padmakumari Sivaraman Nair and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-11 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical handbook for clinicians covers pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options in neurological rehabilitation.

Download or read book Science and Practice of Pressure Ulcer Management written by Marco Romanelli and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-23 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only comprehensive reference book on pressure ulcers and their management Only book in its field endorsed by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, the leading European authority on pressure ulcers

Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Critical Care written by Webb and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 1961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, the second edition of the Oxford Textbook of Critical Care is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary text covering all aspects of adult intensive care management. Uniquely this text takes a problem-orientated approach providing a key resource for daily clinical issues in the intensive care unit. The text is organized into short topics allowing readers to rapidly access authoritative information on specific clinical problems. Each topic refers to basic physiological principles and provides up-to-date treatment advice supported by references to the most vital literature. Where international differences exist in clinical practice, authors cover alternative views. Key messages summarise each topic in order to aid quick review and decision making. Edited and written by an international group of recognized experts from many disciplines, the second edition of the Oxford Textbook of Critical Careprovides an up-to-date reference that is relevant for intensive care units and emergency departments globally. This volume is the definitive text for all health care providers, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals who take care of critically ill patients.

Download or read book Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit written by Joint Commission Resources, Inc and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite increased attention to the pressure ulcer problem and evidence that indicates many pressure ulcers can be avoided with proper care, pressure ulcers very common in various health care settings around the world. In response to this global health care issue, the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit and accompanying CD of tools provides practical and effective tips, strategies, forms, and illustrations for preventing and mitigating pressure ulcers. Read about theoretical and practical information needed to immediately incorporate improvements to your organization's pressure ulcer prevention initiatives or develop a new program based on the following: * Care Challenges and Prevention: Users will be able to make an informed decision and apply safer care based on informative evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers * National Patient Safety Goal and Accreditation Standards: Staff will learn how to become compliant with The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goal related to pressure ulcer care and Joint Commission International standards and requirements * Assessment and Reassessment: Staff will become knowledgeable on care protocols to improve assessment and reassessment methods for pressure ulcers * Sustaining Improvements: Users can create, benchmark, compare, and implement policies and procedures developed by organizations from around the world * Educational Tools: Use the accompanying CD to develop an educational training tool for staff to immediately and effectively incorporate improvements to your organization's pressure ulcer prevention activities

Download or read book Making Health Care Safer written by and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2001 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This project aimed to collect and critically review the existing evidence on practices relevant to improving patient safety"--P. v.